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Post by avonman on Mar 6, 2006 9:27:32 GMT
Hi
I'm a new member to the board and looking forward to learning a great deal about this mysterious art of catching salmon. Ive only been at it for a short while - 5 days on rivers and a couple on lochs in Sutherland. I did manage to fluke a fish on the Annan in October - but that was simply luck! I'd no idea what I was actually doing!
Anyway - in a few days I will be having a go on the Tay at Catholes near Stanley. Can anyone recommend flies? I've been tying a few 1 and 1.5 inch tubes, mainly cascades. Will these be suitable or should I be thinking in a different direction.
Best
Paul
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Post by Fruin on Mar 6, 2006 9:36:27 GMT
Cascades have been doing well on the Tay this spring. However, tie up a few willie gunns (standard and gold bodied version), and some black and yellow tubes with a siver body, and the same with a gold body.
That should be about all you need for the Tay in the spring.
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Post by johnmac on Mar 6, 2006 11:41:19 GMT
On the subject of tubes...i used to tie trout flies years ago... but haven't bothered for ages. I've decided to get back into it and try a few tubes.... which should i go for?? I'll only be fishing the Ericht so would plastic do? or should i go for a few heavier types?? I've also seen some "Loop Brass bottle tubes" in one catalogue.... they look quite good and would probably swim nicely?? apparently they've taken Scandinavia by storm! which has made me weary straight away!!
Anyway... i think i'll go for 1/2" and 1"?? that be enough do you think?? Also.where can i find a web-wite with close up pictures and tyings for Cascades, Willie Gunns and other popular flies?? or can anyone post a few pics?? Cheers, John.
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Post by Fruin on Mar 6, 2006 12:09:11 GMT
Johnmac,
I would think that 1/2" 3/4" and 1" tubes should be enough for the Ericht. I would get them in aluminium and also in copper/brass. This will allow you to vary size and weight.
I would avoid plastic tubes unless you want them to skate on the surface or you are using a fast sinking line.
I'm afraid I can't post pictures at the moment as the server at work won't allow access to photobucket.
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Post by avonman on Mar 6, 2006 12:21:56 GMT
Thanks! I better get on to a few Willie Gunn's. Are 1 1/2 '' flies sensible - I don't think I can cast anything bigger without killing someone!
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Post by Fruin on Mar 6, 2006 12:56:43 GMT
1.5" tubes would be about right. If you need more presence, you can tie the wing longer or brighter.
The Tay is at a low level just now for the time of year, but the water is also very cold, so 1.5" would not be too large.
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Post by avonman on Mar 6, 2006 13:33:37 GMT
If the water is that low I'm hoping I will be able to get away with a fast sinking tip rather than full sinker. My casting really does need all the help it can get!  P |
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Post by johnmac on Mar 6, 2006 19:44:26 GMT
Fruin, thanks for the info... and thanks to MacD for sending me a few pics! I shall have a look and see what i can get my hands on through e-bay!
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Post by kercock on Mar 6, 2006 20:35:10 GMT
There is rain forecast for tomorrow,pretty much everywhere,which of course means a thaw,which in turn means a rise in water levels. That SHOULD mean a fish or two or several ! On fly sizes a young man I know got two fish on Stobhall,10days ago on a size 3 double Cascade. That beat is two above the Catholes beat. I would hope the ghillie will give you some advice on what type of line would be best,fruin has covered well what flies are best, they certainly were very succesful in my area of the Tay last year. Most of the guys who are successful on the Ericht use either 1"copper or aluminium tubes and very often (DEPENDING ON WATER HEIGHT) use floating lines,with or without a sink tip slow/fast.
One very successful fly is a yellow shrimp with a silver or Pearly body,A good pal of mine had ten on it one saturdayand my other mate had six. ! ! On the Ericht.
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Post by johnmac on Mar 6, 2006 20:40:20 GMT
Thanks for the Info Dennis... and thank god it looks like an easy tube fly to tie!!!
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Post by iainjay on Mar 6, 2006 23:18:27 GMT
Hi avonman, welcome to the forum.I,m fishing the same water at the end of next week and like yourself am a newcomer.I,m going with a floater and sinking tip,only because I don,t own a full sinking line yet.Think it'll be fine.
Cheers
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Post by avonman on Mar 24, 2006 13:58:14 GMT
Well, back from the cold north. A great sucess - I managed to catch a perfect springer still with sea lice - about 10 to 12 lb I guess but I'm not sure. I released it.
I also caught and released a kelt.
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